How long after purchasing is the motor still working? and the mechanism still sharpening?
10152
Motor is still running strong, but the sharpening is not great. It takes at least double the time to really sharpen. I purchased in mid Sept. and this has been happening since mid November. Remember I have 21 fourth graders that use it constantly! I would say it's perfect for office/home setting.
10153
I ordered mine in early October and have been using it daily with 100+ high school students per day (granted not every single one sharpens a pencil every single day, but you get the idea...). The motor has definitely slowed down, which I think is due to the blades getting dull over time, but it still does work well, even if not as well as the first day. I think (and really hope) that it still has a long life left...at least another couple months in this environment.
10154
I've been using it for 4 mos, and it still seems to be doing the job. It sharpens all sides evenly and there is minimal decrease in the motor although some. It's used in a classroom for pencils and colored pencils.
180555
fine for sharpening a dull knife but the motor is weak and it is slow going
491208
Brand new, it is very long and sharp. As time has gone on, it doesn't seem as sharp as it originally was but it is still sharpens to a very good tip. I use it in a school setting multiple times a day with pencils and colored pencils over the last 6 mos.
239325
Mine is still working. My beef was with the hand-held rotary brush (Handi-Mate Jr)
2226026
Keep in mind though you usually have to pay for shipping and handling. If it is broken I would send it in for a warranty but if it just needs to be sharpened I would say just sharpen it yourself, it is really easy
1616144
I don't know if it has been a year, but a pretty long time. It has remained sharp. I can't say I use it every day or every week though. I have liked this product from the beginning. It has a good weight and balance. And the edge is still sharp.
1461728
Purchased this at end of season. So have not had to sharpen it. I did purchase the sharpener for it. These mowers usually last for years. I live near Amish country and I know they use and sharpen them.
1994122
I'm using it till the blades get dull and then get a new one. I don't think it's worth trying to sharpen again but the company may be able to offer a replacement blade. I'm sure that's the most costly part of the device.
465561
My son is the chef and he says the knife holds it's edge well. Can't say you won't have to sharpen for two or three months because it depends on what you are cutting.
1098285
IIRC, out of the box the blade was good and sharp.If you sharpen your own, you'll *love* the way this thing takes an edge. My Zetsurin is just about the sharpest thing I own. After a bit of work ;)
488402
I've only had it for about a month and use it on a weekly basis to split pills for the following week. So far it is still sharp, but can't say how it will be in the long run. Not very expensive, so you might want to buy an additional one for back up.
1394668
I too bought one 10 months ago and sharpened about 45 chains without any problems. I know they can do a better job with their instructions too.
1495614
mine does not stop the motor but you can clearly hear when the pencil has completed sharpening. starts with a heavy coarse sharpening sound then to just the motor spinning...that's when you stop. takes about 3 seconds on a new pencil. really sharp and pointy every time. my 8 and 6 year old love it!
869436
I've just purchased mine this year so I haven't had to sharpen the blades. but there is a specialized tool for it that is pulled along the blade. That all I know about it.
2276933
If you already have a quality pair, and they start to pull all that's really needed is either replace the blade or send in the existing blade to be sharpened.. Depending on what type of machine you own the motor will more than likely last you a lifetime..
1139927
If you mean sharpening tools, I have not tried it yet. It is aggressive on wood and the motor has not bogged down on me. For the price this tool is good and works for me.
580570
I have not attempted to sharpen it. I use it for cutting and scraping dough.